Candidate for
Board Member; Bakersfield City School District

Kenton A. Weir, Jr., CPA Biography

Education

• 1968 - 1970 West High School
• 1970 - 1972 Garces Memorial High School
• 1972 - 1975 Bakersfield College

Full time night school student while working during day
Associates of Arts Degree in Accounting
Dean's List student

1975 - 1979 California State University, Bakersfield

Full time night school student while working during day
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Dean's List student

Work Experience

• 1971 - 1973 Jack-in-the-Box Restaurant
• 1973 - 1979 Valley GM Diesel, Inc.

Began as parts chaser. Eventually promoted to Assistant Controller. Actively involved with and responsible for all facets of financial processing, anaylsis and reporting.

• 1980 - 1982 Moore, Abbott, & Barbich, Certified Public Accountants

Staff accountant for full service accounting firm with responsibilities including compilations, reviews, audits, tax planning and preparation, and management consulting.

• 1982 - 1985 Ronald K. Abbott, CPA, Inc.

Manager for full service accounting firm with responsibilities including compilations, reviews, audits, tax planning and preparation, and management consulting.

• 1985 - Present Weir & Associates, Accountants and Consultants

Owner of full service accounting firm offering compilations, reviews, tax planning and preparation, business development, and management consulting.

• 1985 - 1987 Bakersfield College

Part time accounting and computer programming instructor.

Organizations, Memberships, and Affiliations

• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Board Member, Bakersfield City School District Board of Education
• President, BCSD Educational Foundation
• Past President and Director, Kern County School Boards Association
• Former Director, Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council
• Treasurer + St. Vincent de Paul Service Center & Thrift Store
• Past Chairperson, Awards for Excellence Committee, BCSD Educational Foundation
• Past Chairperson, Business and Education Committee, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
• Past Chairperson, Teacher Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce